2012 Minor League Catch-All

[SoxSpeed22]

I didn't even know Walker was in Winston-Salem. Homering off of a guy who's projected to be a front-line starter is a heck of a thing.
Walker was only called up last week after posting a .395 OBP in Kanny. Good to see him moving up.

[DirtySox]

Jared Mitchell and his 30% K rate promoted to Charlotte.

[Frater Perdurabo]

Originally Posted by DirtySox

Jared Mitchell and his 30% K rate promoted to Charlotte.

Hypothetical for discussion: Let's say Mitchell cuts down on his Ks and raises his bating average without significantly sacrificing power or walks, and is ready for 2013 (or even 2014), and doesn't get traded. What happens with the Sox roster? Do you trade Rios, Viciedo or DeAza? Or trade Dunn or PK (or not re-sign him) with the one who stays playing 1B, and Viciedo moving to DH? Or do you work Mitchell into an OF rotation?

[WhiteSox5187]

Originally Posted by Frater Perdurabo

Hypothetical for discussion: Let's say Mitchell cuts down on his Ks and raises his bating average without significantly sacrificing power or walks, and is ready for 2013 (or even 2014), and doesn't get traded. What happens with the Sox roster? Do you trade Rios, Viciedo or DeAza? Or trade Dunn or PK (or not re-sign him) with the one who stays playing 1B, and Viciedo moving to DH? Or do you work Mitchell into an OF rotation?

Well, I think that that scenario is unlikely to happen but I would probably get rid of Vicideo at this point. I think that Mitchell projects as a corner outfielder with some power and I don't think that Dayan will ever be the hitter we thought he was going to be. But that is just me.

[SoxSpeed22]

Kevan Smith and Scott Snodgress called up to WS. Snodgress with 10K in his Carolina league debut.

[guillensdisciple]

Anyone know the deal with this Sanchez kid? I see that he is tearing it up but can't get good scouting on him.

[DSpivack]

Tyler Saladino was on NPR.

http://www.npr.org/2012/07/29/157554...-minor-leagues

[DirtySox]

Originally Posted by guillensdisciple

Anyone know the deal with this Sanchez kid? I see that he is tearing it up but can't get good scouting on him.

Likely a 2B in the long run. Not much power projection, but he can hit. He's a solid prospect.

[doublem23]

Originally Posted by DirtySox

Likely a 2B in the long run. Not much power projection, but he can hit. He's a solid prospect.

Who has been playing 2B in Birmingham since Sanchez was promoted and he and Saladino are on the same team?

[KyWhiSoxFan]

Originally Posted by doublem23

Who has been playing 2B in Birmingham since Sanchez was promoted and he and Saladino are on the same team?

Saladino was moved up to Charlotte when Olmedo was promoted. Sanchez played 2B in Birmingham, with Paiml at SS, today.

[doublem23]

Originally Posted by KyWhiSoxFan

Saladino was moved up to Charlotte when Olmedo was promoted. Sanchez played 2B in Birmingham, with Paiml at SS, today.

Ah, cool, thanks. I didn't see Tyler is up to AAA now. Saladino and Sanchez were still on the same team for about 7-10 days, though, right? Who played the majority of 2B during that time?

[KyWhiSoxFan]

Originally Posted by doublem23

Ah, cool, thanks. I didn't see Tyler is up to AAA now. Saladino and Sanchez were still on the same team for about 7-10 days, though, right? Who played the majority of 2B during that time?

Saladino almost always played SS at Birmingham. Occasionally, he would play 2B and Sanchez would move to SS, but that was the exception.

[BigHurt3515]

I really hope this Sanchez kid is pretty good defensively at 3rd
He is batting .387 in AA

[DSpivack]

Tyler Kuhn was traded to Arizona. No word yet on the return.

[DonnieDarko]

Originally Posted by BigHurt3515

I really hope this Sanchez kid is pretty good defensively at 3rd
He is batting .387 in AA

Is 3rd his natural position?